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1 Scandia Shoreliners MARCH 2015 Scandia Shores 418 H w y 9 6 We s t S h o r e v i e w, M n I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Spiritual Thought/Faith Services 2 Special Events 3/4/5 Welcomes/Farewells/Birthdays/Anniversaries 5 Scandia Shores Team 5 Nancy s Notes/Department Reports 6 Meeting Dates ************ *Meetings Open for All Residents* Prayer Shawl Meeting Thursday, March 12:30 p.m. RR Resident Council Meeting Resident of the Week...Come & See! Monday, March 2:00 p.m.-sr Activity Planning Meeting Monday, March 2:45 p.m. SR Food Service Meeting Tuesday, March 1:00 p.m. RR Committee Meeting Dates ** Grounds Beautification Committee Mtg None in March Advisory Board Meeting Monday, March 2:00 p.m. RR Hospitality Committee Meeting Monday, March 3:00 p.m. SCR Host/Hostess Committee Meeting None in March Spiritual Care Team Meeting Tuesday, March 3:00 p.m. Services at Scandia Shores Available to All Our Residents Blood Pressure Checks -SR Mondays 12:30 1:30 p.m. Thursdays 8:30 9:30 a.m. White Way Dry Cleaners Tuesdays and Fridays Drop your garments off in Trudy s office for pick up Pick them up in Trudy s office when done Bi-Weekly Schwan s Delivery Thursdays 11:00 in Front Lobby See Calendar for Date Monthly Hearing Aid Services by Sonus Hearing testing, hearing aid cleaning Tuesday, March 10th 2-4 p.m. RR Mobile Batteries For all your battery needs Every three months on a Friday 12:30-1:30 in Scandia Room Next date in May * Spring Ahead March 8th Daylight Savings Time Begins Don t Forget to Set Your Clocks Ahead One Hour!

2 Life can be scary and dangerous, especially during the harsh and bitterly cold months of a Minnesota winter! (As I write this article it is -10 ) But, the scriptures are very clear that God is watching over us and protecting us as a loving parent protects his/her children! The Shields of God The shields of the earth belong to God; reads Psalm 47:9. What are the shields of earth and how is God actively involved in protecting his children? I believe that there are many ways that God protects our lives that we never see or understand, but there are at least three levels of protection that I want to share with you. Scientists believe that the planets Jupiter and Saturn act as a shield to planet earth. Apparently, the gravitational pull of these two gigantic outer ring planets in our solar system act as gigantic vacuum cleaners sucking dangerous comets into their orbit and shielding earth from bombardment. These two planets are part of God s intricate design of the macro universe to shield and preserve life on earth, the third rock from the sun! right and good to ask God to send some extra angels to protect our lives, our children or loved ones in times of need. As a Chaplain, I often pray with our Avinity residents that God will send extra angels to protect them and keep them from falling after an operation. Although we seldom see the direct answer to these prayers, I believe that God is sending out his angels on a daily basis as we ask and believe Him for his protection. As a Chaplain, serving in several different Avinity locations across the Twin Cities Metro area, I drive on the freeway system over 300 miles a week. I often ask God to send his angels to protect me on the road in the midst of snow storms, rain storms, and heavy traffic. In seven years of driving on the freeways I have not had one single accident or near miss situation while driving on the roads. I believe that I have angels watching over me! The shields of earth belong to God. The angels of God are sent out for your protection. Ask and believe God for their help and assistance in your life, and you shall receive. Written by Lead Chaplain David Johnston The second level of God s shields of the earth is the magnetosphere which is created by the rotation of the earth. Stunningly, the earth spins at approximately 1,000 miles per hour at the equator and travels at approximately 67,000 miles per hour around the sun!!! These figures are beyond our full comprehension, but they have a huge impact on life on planet earth. The magnetosphere creates a barrier that shields the earth from the intense and extremely dangerous rays of the sun. Without this protective shield life on planet earth would be impossible. The third layer of protection is God s heavenly angels. Angels are ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit eternal life, reads Hebrews 1:14. The Bible says that angels are innumerable (Jeremiah 33:22), beyond our ability to count like the stars in the heavens! We can t see them, but God s angels are everywhere, protecting and serving God s people! We are not supposed to pray to angels, but I think it is Everyone Welcome: Community Chapel Service Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Catholic Service Wednesdays at 10:30 am Bible Study Wednesdays at 1:30 pm Prayer Circle Thursdays at 10:30 am Our Daily Bread, a daily devotional booklet, is available regular or large print on the literature rack in the lobby 2

3 NEED A CARD? Homemade Cards for Sale $2.00/card Cards made by Carolyn Larson Birthday, Get Well, Sympathy, Thank you, Blank Cards, and More... Homemade cards are available in Lorrie s office. *** ST. ODILIA SARAH S TABLE LUNCHEON & ST. PATRICK S DAY SONGFEST W/ DAN PERRY & FRIENDS Wednesday, March 18th Bus Departs: 11:00 a.m. Menu: Irish Stew, soda bread, pumpernickel bread, salad w/ Green Goddess dressing. A great meal for $7.00 *Deadline to sign up: Friday, March 13th *** CALVARY CHURCH FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM Thursday, March 12th Bus Departs: 11:15 A great meal for $6.00 *Deadline to sign up: Monday, March 9th *** OUT TO EAT PIPPINS RESTAURANT Roseville Monday, March 16th Bus departs: 9:00 a.m. MANSETTI S Shoreview Monday, March 2nd Bus departs: 11:30 a.m. CULVER S Vadnais Heights Monday, March 23rd Bus departs: 11:30 a.m. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS W/ DR. DAN Wednesday, March 11th 3:00 3:45 p.m. SR Dr. Dan Kirkpatrick is a doctor of physical therapy and is offering a FREE Question and Answer Informational Session on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. This is your opportunity to get some of your questions answered when it comes to your body, health and wellness, treatment options, or just get a professional opinion. For example, common questions may be: My doctor says I have spinal stenosis...what does that mean? what can I do about my balance? Why do I sometimes get dizzy? EVERYBODY IS WELCOME SO COME GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!! * SHOPPING TRIPS MAPLEWOOD MALL 1:30 3:30 Friday, March 20th Bus departs: 1:00 FLEET FARM 1:30 3:30 Friday, March 27th Bus departs: 1:00 * PRESENTATIONS PRESERVING PRICELESS MEMORIES PERSONAL LEGACY WORKSHOP STEP II By Jeff Baker, owner of Sagis Legacy FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH 2:00 3:30 behind the fireplace Jeff Baker (Sagis Legacy) will follow-up and provide more information and your next practical steps to take. * MASSAGE & REFLEXOLOGY Presentation by Vicki Peterson, Massage Therapist MONDAY, MARCH 30TH 2:00 Scandia Room COME & TRY IT OUT!! 3

4 AARP TAX AIDE Shoreview Community Center AARP s Tax Aide volunteers will provide FREE tax assistance to seniors on Wednesdays, February 4th April 8th from 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Appointments are approximately 1 hour in length. You must call to make an appointment. The Scandia Shores Bus will take you to and from the community center. You will need to bring your tax records and a copy of last year s tax return to your appointment. If interested, sign up in the Activity Book on the date of your appointment and state your appointment time. The Activity Coordinator will notify you of the departure time to your appointment. SLIDESHOW: PANAMA CANAL CRUISE By Neil Franey MARCH 7:00 P.M. SR A slide show that starts on the Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach, visiting several Mexican ports, goes through the Panama Canal to 500 year old Cartegena, Columbia. ENTERTAINMENT: MAPLE STREET DIXIELAND BAND Thursday, March 19th 7:00 P.M. SR 6 piece traditional jazz band (trumpet, clarinet, sax, trombone, banjo/guitar, bass & keyboard). AMY & ADAMS Monday, March 23rd 2:15 P.M. SR Great tunes from the 1920 s, 30s, 40s, 50s, & 60s. Accompaniment of guitars, ukuleles, mandolin, keyboard, flutes and stunning harmonies. GARAGE SALE MARK YOUR CALENDAR! MARCH 31ST & APRIL 1ST 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Recreation Room Time to clean out your closets and cabinets. Bring your unwanted items to the Recreation Room on Monday, March 30th from 9:00-4:00. Questions? See Doreen Shibrowski Apt. 329 Interested in starting a BOOK CLUB? From mysteries to nonfiction. Join us for an informational meeting on Friday, March 6th at 10:30 a.m. in the Recreation Room. Everyone is welcome! BEYOND THE ROOM THE RESURRECTION STORY A NEW North Heights Easter Production!! Saturday, March 3:00 p.m. North Heights Lutheran Church For three agonizing days the first followers of Jesus are secluded in a room. As stories are shared, their desire to continue to follow in the footsteps of Jesus expands, seals their friendships, and breeds determination. The most amazing story ever told! Only 14 tickets available!! Cost $12.00; See Lorrie. CALVARY ARTS FESTIVAL Visual Arts Exhibit (pottery, sculptures, paintings, hardanger, jewelry, and more), Performing Arts Concert, and Film Festival SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Bus departs: 2:00 p.m. Return approx: 5:15 p.m. Itinerary: Depart: 2:00p; Visit the Exhibits until 2:45p; 3:00-4:20 attend Performing Arts Concert; 4:30-4:55 attend Film Festival; 5:00p depart for Scandia Shores. 4

5 TRIP TO NEW GLARUS, WISCONSIN CROSSPOINT TOURS AMERICA S LITTLE SWITZERLAND APRIL 24TH & 25TH Join us on an overnighter in April as we visit New Glarus to see why our Swiss founders chose to settle in the picturesque hills of Green County. We will enjoy visiting the Burnstad s European Village, and a Swiss evening in New Glarus. There will be time for shopping in the Swiss Village, the Wisconsin Dells, and stopping at the Norske Nook Scandinavian restaurant. Trip applications available...see Lorrie in Activities *** MARCH DINNER WINNERS Jerry Carufel Marilyn Buettemeier Joyce Onufrock *** MEET THE SCANDIA SHORES TEAM: HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR NANCY KETCHEL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR WAYNE RADDEN MAINTENANCE WORKER KEVIN LAPLANTE HOUSEKEEPER ALANGY VILLALPANDO CHEF SUPERVISOR JOE BRAUN DINING ROOM COORDINATOR KRISTEN HENNEN LEAD CHAPLAIN DAVE JOHNSTON OFFICE COORDINATOR TRUDY FULLER MARKETING COORDINATOR DEBBIE STACEY ACTIVITY COORDINATOR LORRIE BJUGAN PASTORAL NURSE LORI ANDERSON CARETAKER JERRY KASHMARK Welcome New Residents CAROL & JAMES JOHNSON & PATSY JO BACA (daughter) APT. 330 MARCELLA CHEESEMAN APT. 225 LARRY & CARYL WOGENSEN APT. 324 DONNA STANFORD APT. 216 DUWAYNE DIETZ APT. 214 ************* Farewell to our friends that have moved away MARY GAPSTUR APT. 214 MARIE WARD APT. 216 ************* And to those that have passed away BETH CUMMINS APT. 126 DIANE ALFS APT. 205 ************* HAPPPY MARCH BIRTHDAYS RALPH BECKSTROM 14TH KRISTEN JOHNSON 14TH RUBY COX 17TH DOROTHY JEROME 18TH EUNICE MASON 22ND GERRI GROVE 25TH ARLENE HAGSTROM 27TH DARLENE WESTLUND 29TH NANCY DEAN 29TH JOHN MCKENZIE 30TH ************** MARCH ANNIVERSARIES NONE IN MARCH 5

6 Nancy s Notes March, 2015 The daylight increases in length every day and the sun is creeping north on the horizon. Spring is coming!! The month of March is always a mixed bag but at least we know that it won t be long before we hear the birds singing in the morning and the frogs croaking at night. I wish you all the kind of joy we experienced as children when summer approached as we are able to start going outside more and getting sunshine and fresh air. We are so blessed to live in this beautiful state of Minnesota where we see all four seasons reflecting God s great glory! Please mark your calendars for the March 9 th Resident Council Meeting at 2:00 PM! Scandia Shores is a member of the Minnesota Crime- Free Multi-Housing Program in Ramsey County. By participating in this program, Scandia Shores receives a discount on our rental license fee each year. One of our responsibilities in order to maintain our designation is to host an annual safety-related meeting with our residents. Our March meeting will feature a visit from Deputy Greg LeMay, a representative of the Ramsey County Sherriff s Office, Crime Prevention, Public Safety Services Division. He will be speaking about crime prevention and safety and what we, as residents and staff, can do to contribute to the wellbeing of our building and our community. Your presence and support at this meeting are greatly appreciated!! Speaking of appreciation, I often reflect on how fortunate I am to be blessed to work at Scandia Shores with our wonderful staff and as a member of the Avinity management team. Some of our residents come from other apartment living situations, some moved here from a family home, yet others have moved here from out of town, usually to be closer to family. No matter what your previous situation was or how long you ve been here, I hope that Scandia Shores is a great experience for you and you have a comfortable lifestyle here. Our commitment to you is stated below in Avinity s Core Values: At the core of Avinity Inspired by God s love, Avinity creates communities for older adults that nurture body, soul and spirit. We do that by embracing these core values: Excellence - we have high standards; we seek to be innovative. Compassion - we open our hearts to residents, caring for the whole person - body, soul and spirit. Respect - we hear and support the needs of others; we work to build trust. Integrity - we consistently adhere to high ethical standards and best practices. Fellowship - we encourage an inclusive, spiritual community. Stewardship - we use our resources prudently. Please always feel free to tell staff what we are doing right, so we can keep doing it, and also how we can be of better service to you. You, our residents, are our first priority and you are the reason we are here. Thank you for choosing to live at Scandia Shores! Nancy ** LIVE FROM LORRIE All programs are subject to change! Please check Activity Board daily located in the front lobby. **ALL ARTICLES FOR THE APRIL NEWS- LETTER DUE TO LORRIE IN ACTIVITIES NO LATER THAN MONDAY, MARCH 23RD BY 12NOON. THANK YOU! ** It s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you ve got it, you want oh, you don t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! ~Mark Twain~ 6

SCANDIA SHORES NEWS MARCH 2012

Scandia Shores Senior Apartments SCANDIA SHORES NEWS MARCH 2012 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : 418 Hwy 96 W. 651-415-9793 Spiritual Thought 2 Faith Services 2 Special Events 3/ 4 2011 Tax Preparation